On the periodic table beryllium is located in group 2 and period 2
this classifies it as a alkaline earth metal
alkaline earth metals are
1. silver in color
2.have high boiling and melting points
3.very reactive
4.softer and stonger then most metals
Other alkaline metals are
1. Barium
2.Calcium
3.Magnesium
4.Radium
Protons:4
Neutrons:5
Electrons:4
Atomic Number:4
Mass Number:9.012182
FACTS:
1. Beryllium is the 2nd lightest of all metals
2.Since Beryllium is a alkaline earth metal it is very reactive because it is found in the earth's crust.
this classifies it as a alkaline earth metal
alkaline earth metals are
1. silver in color
2.have high boiling and melting points
3.very reactive
4.softer and stonger then most metals
Other alkaline metals are
1. Barium
2.Calcium
3.Magnesium
4.Radium
Neutrons:5
Electrons:4
Atomic Number:4
Mass Number:9.012182
FACTS:
1. Beryllium is the 2nd lightest of all metals
2.Since Beryllium is a alkaline earth metal it is very reactive because it is found in the earth's crust.
Common Uses:
1.fluorescent lamps
2.X-ray tubes
3.beryllium copper
4.various computer equipment